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Gavel (formerly Documate)

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By Gavel Inc. · Founded in 2018

No-code document automation for law firms.

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4.7(287 reviews)
What is Gavel (formerly Documate)?

Documate was founded in 2018 in San Francisco by Dorna Moini, a former Sidley Austin litigator. It rebranded to Gavel in 2024 as it expanded beyond pure document automation into broader workflow and AI-driven legal automation. Strong with solo and small firms, legal aid, and document-heavy practices.

Overview

Documate was founded in 2018 in San Francisco by Dorna Moini, a former Sidley Austin litigator. It rebranded to Gavel in 2024 as it expanded beyond pure document automation into broader workflow and AI-driven legal automation. Strong with solo and small firms, legal aid, and document-heavy practices.

Key Features

No-code interview builder
Word and PDF generation
Conditional logic
AI document drafting
White-label client portals
E-signature integration

Pros

  • Most user-friendly no-code interview builder for non-developers
  • Strong legal-aid and small-firm community
  • Public per-seat pricing

Cons

  • Less enterprise-grade than HotDocs for very large firms
  • AI features still evolving

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